The most unusual tuning UAZ-469 in the gypsy style (cool or collective farm?)
What kind of UAZ 469 SUVs we have not seen, but such an instance can always appear that will surprise you to the core. Today I will tell you about just such an incident, which made me look at these photos in complete silence for several minutes.
You can call it gypsy tuning, or say hello to Indian trucks. You may find it curious or nauseating.
But one thing is certain: this SUV will not leave anyone indifferent!
Just look at him. I am sure that the refinement process has not been completed, because there is still too much untouched by the hand of the owner of the place on the body.
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But even what has already been finalized is surprising. Let’s start with the front bumper.
It is based on a regular steel bumper from the 469th, paired with another of the same. As "fangs" used six chrome-plated pipes, three on each side.
On top of the bumper are elements reminiscent of antique candlesticks for three candles. And judging by the orange caps on top, these are most likely direction indicators or parking lights.
The radiator grille, on which UAZ COMBAT is written, is generally a work of art. It is completely made of metal and decorated with various small elements, such as a bull’s head on top and a beautiful "4×4" inscription on the bottom.
On top of it is another three-dimensional pattern, which, unfortunately, does not work out well.
The headlights are covered with a homemade protective mesh made of thick steel wire.
UAZ received original sills, as well as wheel arch extensions. Homemade caps on wheels, reminiscent of national Mexican hats, also look original.
Huge mirrors are something, but we’ll get to them a little later. In the meantime, look at how the gas tank hatches are designed. They received intricately detailed ornamentation and huge steel rings, as on very old front doors.
And now the question is: why are there no handles on the rear doors?
At the back we see a bumper made in exactly the same style. It differs, perhaps, in additional elements from perforated iron sheets.
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Spare wheel mounting is original. On the one hand, it is made in the form of a strange steel wheel (see photo above), and on the other hand, it has a ring similar to those fixed on the gas tank hatches.
Here they are. Rear view mirrors. It is unlikely that once this detail could arouse your interest, but not in this case.
Before us is definitely a work of art. The cases are hand-welded and decorated with a lion figurine (copied from the Peugeot logo or something?). And below the inscription flaunts – IMPERIAL. Snooty enough for you?
If you scroll through the gallery, you will see what the mirror looks like from the other side.
There is a figure of a ram or a buffalo on the bracket, and the cup that attaches the bracket to the door seems to be made from some kind of plate.
What is the result? In my opinion, this is a very interesting and controversial project. I can’t say how I feel about him.
On the one hand, it all looks, of course, so-so. But if you look at it in detail, it becomes clear that the owner spent a lot of time making these elements, manually tapping out of metal.
And, at least, it is worthy of respect. But with the style, of course, it is still worth working …
And how do you like this modified UAZ-469? Write your opinion in the comments.